iZotope RX vs Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor

iZotope RX8.6Visit Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor8.0Visit

Higher score iZotope RX #2 in Noise Cancellation Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit iZotope

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Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor #6 in Noise Cancellation Software 8.0/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Waves Audio

• iZotope RX fits best

  Audio professionals repairing noisy recordings

• Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor fits best

  Simple real-time dialogue suppression in audio workflows

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Side by side

Feature	iZotope RX 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.0
Ranking	#2 in Noise Cancellation Software	#6 in Noise Cancellation Software
Best for	Audio professionals repairing noisy recordings	Simple real-time dialogue suppression in audio workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$99 one-time	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Features iZotope RX 0/2 · Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor 2/2
Real-time processing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Recording cleanup	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Noise reduction modes	Not checked yet	Voice
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Windows, macOS; host software support not established in cited product page
Microphone input	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free-plan minutes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Spectral De-noise, Dialogue Isolate, De-click and other targeted repair tools Standalone spectral editor plus plugins for major DAWs and video editors Three perpetual editions scale from six plugins to 50+ restoration tools	Real-time analysis separates voice from unwanted background noise Single fader keeps suppression control straightforward Mono and stereo components support varied track configurations
Cons	No free plan; the listed editions are paid one-time purchases Standard and Advanced cost substantially more than Elements Tools and module availability vary by edition	Paid product with no free plan Requires compatible host software for production workflows Single-fader control limits detailed parameter adjustment
Our verdict	iZotope RX is an audio repair and restoration suite for music producers, dialogue editors, re-recording mixers, broadcasters, and post-production teams. Its tools target problems such as noise, clicks, clipping, hum, reverb, unwanted… Read the review →	Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor is a desktop audio plugin for reducing unwanted background noise around dialogue and voice. It analyzes incoming audio in real time, separates voice from background sound, and applies suppression through one… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• iZotope RX — where it wins

  • Spectral De-noise, Dialogue Isolate, De-click and other targeted repair tools
  • Standalone spectral editor plus plugins for major DAWs and video editors
  • Three perpetual editions scale from six plugins to 50+ restoration tools

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the listed editions are paid one-time purchases
  • Standard and Advanced cost substantially more than Elements
  • Tools and module availability vary by edition

• Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor — where it wins

  • Real-time analysis separates voice from unwanted background noise
  • Single fader keeps suppression control straightforward
  • Mono and stereo components support varied track configurations

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid product with no free plan
  • Requires compatible host software for production workflows
  • Single-fader control limits detailed parameter adjustment

• iZotope RX8.6/10 · Paid

  A deep audio-restoration suite for professionals, with one-time editions starting at $99.

  Visit iZotopeFull verdict →
• Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor8.0/10 · Paid

  A focused real-time voice-noise suppressor for desktop audio production.

  Visit Waves AudioFull verdict →